Early Fixation for Diaphyseal Humeral Shaft Fractures in the Elderly Patients

Last updated: February 26, 2025
Sponsor: Fraser Orthopaedic Research Society
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

N/A

Treatment

Range of Motion

Patient Reported Outcome Measures

Clinical Study ID

NCT06605482
2024137
  • Ages > 65
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The study purpose is to evaluate whether early surgical fixation of upper arm fractures in elderly patients' age 65 years and older improves patient functional and psychological outcome scores compared to the standard of care with non-operative management.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Diaphyseal humeral shaft fracture (as defined as superior border of insertion ofpectoralis major proximally, to the distal diaphysis)

  2. Ambulatory (with or without the use of walking aides)

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Fractures with intra-articular extension

  2. Ipsilateral upper extremity injury

  3. Patients with vascular injury

  4. Brachial plexus injury

  5. Compartment syndrome

  6. Pathological fractures

  7. Open fractures

  8. Periprosthetic fracture

  9. BMI >40

  10. Dementia or cognitive impairment that inhibits the collection of outcome measures

  11. Likely problems, in the judgement of the investigator, with maintaining follow-up (i.e. patients with no fixed address, not mentally competent to give consent,intellectually challenged, patients without adequate support, etc.)

  12. Inability to provide informed consent

Study Design

Total Participants: 94
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Range of Motion
Phase:
Study Start date:
November 07, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
December 31, 2027

Study Description

A prospective cohort study following patients that are 65 years or older after they have suffered a humeral shaft fracture. Follow up will continue until 1 year post treatment to see functional and psychological outcomes.

Connect with a study center

  • Royal Columbian Hospital

    New Westminster, British Columbia V3L 3W7
    Canada

    Active - Recruiting

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